Lunch Box Fun Due
Make lunchtime exciting with this creative and colorful "Lunch Box Fun Due" recipe, perfect for busy weekdays or school meals! This balanced meal includes a refreshing pasta salad featuring tender rotini, sweet cherry tomatoes, and crisp cucumber tossed in a zesty olive oil and lemon dressing. Paired with nutritious turkey and cheddar wraps, each stuffed with crunchy lettuce and a tangy honey mustard-mayo spread, it’s a flavorful, handheld delight. Round out the lunch box with vibrant baby carrots and your favorite fresh fruits for a wholesome, grab-and-go meal that kids and adults alike will love. Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy-to-make recipe is the ideal combination of taste, texture, and nutrition.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Pasta (small shapes like rotini or bow-tie)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 small Cucumber
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 large Lettuce leaves
- 4 slices Turkey slices (deli-style)
- 2 slices Cheddar cheese slices
- 2 large Whole-grain tortilla wraps
- 2 teaspoons Mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons Honey mustard
- 1 cup Baby carrots
- 1 cup Fruit of choice (e.g., apple slices, grapes, or berries)
Instructions
Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Once al dente, drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and dice the cucumber into small pieces.
In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber. Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the mixture. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Toss well to combine.
Lay the tortilla wraps flat on a clean work surface.
Spread 1 teaspoon of mayonnaise and 1 teaspoon of honey mustard evenly across each wrap.
Layer 2 lettuce leaves, 2 turkey slices, and 1 cheddar cheese slice on each tortilla.
Roll the wraps tightly, tucking in the sides as you go, and slice each wrap in half diagonally.
Pack the pasta salad into one section of the lunch box. Add a portion of the wrapped turkey rolls to another section.
Include baby carrots and a cup of your chosen fresh fruit as tasty sides to complete the lunch box.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1529 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 70.4 g | 90% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.5 g | 102% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 123 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 3424 mg | 149% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 175.1 g | 64% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.8 g | 81% | |
| Total Sugars | 45.4 g | ||
| Protein | 60.1 g | 120% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 655 mg | 50% | |
| Iron | 7.5 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 1880 mg | 40% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
